Cary W. Chan

Cary Chan is an associate in the firm’s Business Law department and a member of the Private Equity and Debt Finance groups. His practice focuses on the representation of financial institutions, borrowers and issuers in debt financing transactions. Cary joined Goodwin in 2023.

Prior to joining Goodwin, Cary was a Private Equity/M&A associate at the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Prior to practicing law, Cary spent six years leading the government relations division for a middle market Fintech company. In that role, Cary advised corporate leaders, trade associations and coalitions, and Native American tribes on public policy and public opinion strategies. He has significant experience representing various interests before US Representatives, US Senators, and state attorneys-general. Prior to his career in government relations, Cary worked in national and state politics, including two presidential campaigns, a gubernatorial campaign, and a national political committee.